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Chapter 253: Shocking Yu Zhou, Insights into the Qimen Art
Chapter 253: Shocking Yu Zhou, Insights into the Qimen Art
Li Xuan returned to the manor, feeling cheerful as he saw Shi Er, Zhou Ying, and Meng Shushu cultivating. He offered them some pointers, even though their strengths were not particularly remarkable, only having recently entered the Tongxuan realm.
They could be considered average Tongxuanyi warriors, lacking the prowess of Xu Yan and Meng Chong, who could slay minor celestial beings with their Tongxuan might.
After consuming the pill, Chimao had settled down to cultivate in a corner.
Ever since Xu Yan's guidance, Chimao had an epiphany. He began to draw an array within his apertures, essentially setting up an array within his bodily orifices.
This was clearly an impossible feat.
Thus, Chimao didn't strictly follow the array diagram but instead drew in a free-flowing manner, as Xu Yan had suggested, drawing the patterns that he could.
Then, he would merge these patterns.
Perhaps this would lead to the acquisition of some marvelous techniques.
Little Ha, having eaten the pill, was evidently stuffed and lay in a corner digesting his meal.
"I hope Fang Hao can soon comprehend the Qimen martial way," Li Xuan said to himself.
He took out the Taicang Book and continued to delve into the heavenly dao laws.
"The realm above the Shentong realm must involve the application of the heavenly dao laws, but one must not be constrained by them. Hence, further contemplation is necessary.
"To be able to wield the heavenly dao laws yet not be bound by them, to stand above the laws rather than below, restricted by them.
"The Shentong realm cultivates a complete primordial spirit, and the divine sense is self-generated. This divine sense can also be considered the martial artist's personal law.
"Using one's own law to harmonize with the heavenly dao laws, and then harnessing the power of the heavenly dao laws..."
As Li Xuan delved deeper into the Taicang heavenly dao laws, his understanding of them grew. He realized that once one merged with the heavenly dao laws, they would ultimately be constrained by them.
Transcending the heavens and breaking free from the confines of the heavenly dao laws would become increasingly difficult in the future.
Therefore, the realm above the Shentong realm could only utilize the heavenly dao laws without being restricted by them.
If one does not embrace the heavenly dao laws, how can they wield them? Moreover, to wield the heavenly dao laws, one must also possess sufficient strength, continuing to surpass the might of the Taicang martial way.
This was another challenge.
However, the Shentong realm refines the primordial spirit, and the Shentong realm gives birth to divine abilities. As for how these divine abilities are born, it is up to Xu Yan to comprehend.
If the self-born divine abilities are considered one's own laws, then can one control the heavenly dao laws with their personal laws? Can one continue to maintain a significant lead and retain their formidable strength?
"It's not as simple as merging the divine abilities with the heavenly dao laws. If so, wouldn't the divine abilities be limited? And wouldn't they lose the power they should possess?
"The realm above the divine abilities must involve the heavenly dao laws, and the divine abilities should become even stronger."
Li Xuan fell into deep thought, his mind racing with various ideas.
As a Shen Yuan realm warrior who had obtained the Heart of Wu Zu, he was no novice. He was a pioneer of martial arts, and as he delved deeper into the Taicang Book's heavenly dao laws, his insights grew.
He had some thoughts on how to utilize the heavenly dao laws to strengthen himself without being constrained by them, and he only needed to refine these ideas further to complete the martial way above the Shentong realm.
Fang Hao, atop the mountain peak, was immersed in his comprehension of the Qimen martial way.
Li Xuan, in the courtyard, continued to explore the heavenly dao laws of the Taicang Book.
At this moment, the martial world of Yu Zhou was in a state of flux.
Yu Shen Zong and Su Jia, in their attempt to eradicate the threat posed by Xu Yan, had reluctantly paid a hefty price.
"Have Yu Shen Zong and Su Jia gone mad? They offered an entire city, a spiritual mine, and even supported the rise of a third-rate aristocratic family. Now, they're helping a third-rate family ascend to the second rate?"
"Anyone who captures or kills Xu Yan and Meng Chong will be assisted in establishing a spiritual sect and will receive two-thirds of the resources left by the Dai family!"
"Those who provide clues to their whereabouts will be rewarded with 5 million spirit crystals or an equivalent treasure."
"All participants in the encirclement and annihilation mission, regardless of success, will receive 1 million spirit crystals!"
When the bounties offered by Yu Shen Zong and Su Jia were announced, the entire martial world of Yu Zhou was shaken. Some third-rate aristocratic families, who had initially intended to stay out of the matter, were now tempted.
This was an opportunity to rise to the ranks of the second-rate families, and it also meant gaining the backing of Yu Shen Zong and Su Jia.
Whether it was the territory and resources left by the Dai family or the spirit crystal mine offered by Yu Shen Zong, both were enticing prospects for the second and third-rate aristocratic families and sects.
As for the conditions to be promoted to a third-rate sect or family, this was a promise made to the loose cultivators among the Refining God Celestial beings.
Although the number of Refining God Celestials among loose cultivators was small, and their strengths were generally weaker, there were indeed some who existed.
The bounty offered by Yu Shen Zong and Su Jia was undeniably alluring. It presented an opportunity for loose cultivators at the Refining God stage to shed their solitary status and join the ranks of sects and aristocratic families.
It was inevitable that some loose cultivators would be tempted.
Moreover, this bounty wasn't just publicized in Yu Zhou but had also spread to Luo Zhou, the neighboring state.
Strong loose cultivators from Luo Zhou would undoubtedly enter Yu Zhou, drawn by this opportunity.
In the headquarters of the Myriad Ages Alliance.
"Yu Shen Zong and Su Jia sure are going all out!"
Upon Alliance Master coldly laughed.
"Alliance Master, what should we do?"
Left Protector asked in a deep voice.
Although the Myriad Ages Alliance was formed by loose cultivators, not all loose cultivators could join. If their existence were to be leaked, the Alliance might be crushed by sects and aristocratic families before they could achieve anything.
With the bounties offered by Yu Shen Zong and Su Jia, there would undoubtedly be loose cultivators who were tempted, and some might even plan to join forces to claim the rewards, thus stepping into the ranks of sects.
"Find Xu Yan and Meng Chong!"
Alliance Master said in a low voice, "Also, keep a close eye on any strong loose cultivators who enter Yu Zhou."
"Yes!"
Left Protector nodded, but he couldn't help express his concern, "Xu Yan and Meng Chong are very secretive about their movements, and it's challenging to find them. I'm afraid that Yu Shen Zong and Su Jia will find them first."
Alliance Master's expression turned slightly solemn. Due to the nature of the Myriad Ages Alliance, their intelligence capabilities were inferior to those of sects and aristocratic families like Yu Shen Zong in Yu Zhou.
After all, the entire Yu Zhou was under the rule of these sects and families.
"Pay close attention to the movements of the Refining God experts from Yu Shen Zong and Su Jia. Notify me immediately if anything unusual is discovered."
Alliance Master instructed after some thought.
Throughout Yu Zhou, from the sect and family warriors above to the loose cultivators below, everyone was searching for traces of Xu Yan and Meng Chong. One only needed to provide clues to receive rewards in spirit crystals.
How could one not be tempted?
"The influence of the sects and aristocratic families is truly terrifying."
Meng Chong couldn't help but sigh.
"Hey, Yu Shen Zong and Su Jia, huh?" Xu Yan coldly smiled, "We'll take them down sooner or later."
The two of them were in a shop, purchasing books that introduced various treasures of the spirit realm while listening to the discussions of the warriors around them, learning about the bounties offered by Yu Shen Zong and Su Jia.
At this moment, the entire martial world of Yu Zhou was in an uproar because of them.
The city they were currently in was the territory of Yu Shen Zong, and almost every warrior in the city was searching for them.
However, Xu Yan and Meng Chong remained calm and unhurried.
They had altered their appearances and auras, making it difficult for others to recognize them.
Li Xuan, having imparted the Qimen Martial Way to Fang Hao, occasionally checked in on his disciple's progress. Days passed, and Fang Hao was still struggling to grasp the intricacies of the art. Li Xuan remained patient, understanding that according to the evaluations in the Great Dao Golden Book, the Qimen Martial Way was exceptionally challenging to comprehend.
One day, as Li Xuan delved into the heavenly dao laws within the Taicang Book, the golden book on his spiritual platform glowed with golden light. He was initially excited, thinking that Fang Hao might have finally grasped the Qimen Martial Way. However, he soon dismissed this idea, recalling that according to the feedback rules of the Great Dao Golden Book, a new martial art system would only provide feedback after one began cultivating it.
"Your disciples, Xu Yan and Meng Chong, have besieged and killed a Refining God Celestial, causing your God-Concealing Second Style to improve."
Li Xuan was taken aback by this unexpected news.
"What's going on with Xu Yan and Meng Chong? Why are they killing Refining God Celestials again?" he wondered. "Are they dealing with Yu Shen Zong or Su Jia?"
Li Xuan wasn't too concerned, trusting that Xu Yan and Meng Chong were experienced in navigating the martial world and had their own plans.
One day, Fang Hao descended from the mountain peak, announcing his intention to find a place to cultivate. He expressed his confidence that he had figured out how to begin cultivating the Qimen Martial Way.
Li Xuan was delighted but kept his excitement to himself. "Perhaps he's discovered how to harness the power of the heavens and earth to set up a Qimen formation for cultivation," he mused.
Two days after Fang Hao left with Little Ha, he returned.
"Master, I've found a place to cultivate, and I'm ready to begin preparing for my entry into the Qimen Martial Way," Fang Hao said eagerly.
"Go ahead and do as your heart guides you," Li Xuan nodded in encouragement.
"Thank you, Master!" Fang Hao exclaimed, his eyes shining with determination.
Fang Hao began constructing a forging platform in the manor with the help of Su Lingxiu. Their collaboration ensured the platform was tailored to Fang Hao's unique needs. After all, there were some similarities between pill concoction and artifact refining.
Once the platform was complete, Fang Hao started forging treasures, intricately inscribing them with array patterns during the process.
Li Xuan quietly observed, gradually piecing together how Fang Hao intended to cultivate the Qimen Martial Way.
"Could this be the true way to cultivate the Qimen Martial Way? If so, the power of this art may exceed even my predictions," Li Xuan thought, his heart pounding with anticipation.
The Qimen Martial Way was his creation, and while he had outlined theoretical cultivation methods, he had not expected Fang Hao to attempt the most challenging and abstruse approach.
Fang Hao spent three days crafting the treasures he needed for his unique cultivation method. These treasures varied in shape and form, including rods, discs, pillars, and blocks, leaving Su Lingxiu perplexed as to how they related to cultivating the Qimen Martial Way.
"Brother, how are you going to use all these different treasures? I'm so curious!" she asked, her eyes sparkling with curiosity.
"I'm not entirely sure myself, but I think it's about harnessing the power of the heavens and earth," Fang Hao replied, scratching his head sheepishly.
"Master, I'm ready," Fang Hao announced, standing before Li Xuan with unwavering determination.
"Then follow your heart and the insights you've gained," Li Xuan nodded in assent.
"Yes, Master!" Fang Hao affirmed, his gaze steady and resolute.
Just as Fang Hao was about to embark on his cultivation journey, two figures descended into the manor, interrupting the tranquil atmosphere.
"What's going on here?" Xu Yan and Meng Chong asked, their eyes widening with curiosity at the unfamiliar aura that seemed to envelop the entire estate.
"Big Brother, it's an array! Fourth Brother Fang Hao created an array plate, and when it was activated, this strange phenomenon occurred!" Su Lingxiu excitedly explained, happy to see her senior brothers return.
"An array?" Xu Yan and Meng Chong were intrigued and surprised. They had never encountered an array quite like this before.
(End of Chapter)
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